FOURSQUARE CONNECTION 2018 EVENT GUIDE

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SPEAKERS + WORSHIP

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CONEXIÓN HISPANA

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MAPS + SCHEDULE

INCLUYE CONTENIDO EN ESPAÑOL

WHAT’S STOPPING YOU? oul d I b e a C

M i ss i on ary?

Wphoa ys I s n ow t he e for t hi s? ri ght tim ? L eave my chu rch ?

WELCOME

Welcome

to Foursquare Connection 2018

I love the Northwest—the people, the evergreens,

Me encanta el Noroeste—la gente,

the mountains, the rivers. I even love the rain!

los árboles siempre verdes, las montañas, los ríos. ¡Y hasta me

As a young pastor, I admired the ministries of

encanta la lluvia!

Roy Hicks Jr., Jerry Cook, Ron Mehl, Doug Murren and many more who hailed from this area. These

Como pastor joven, admiraba los

leaders and hundreds of small churches and

ministerios de Roy Hicks Jr., Jerry Cook,

ministries contended for the lost, the broken, the unchurched and the disenfranchised. I was drawn to their innovative view of the church and inspired by the risks they were willing to take for the sake of the gospel. I’m still moved by the young leaders here today, who are passionately pursuing God’s will and His mission. It’s one of the reasons I’m excited to welcome you to Foursquare Connection 2018 in Seattle! As we gather this week with our global Foursquare family, we want to be “Transformed by Jesus.” May God give us a fresh outpouring of His Spirit during our time together in Seattle, and may we

Ron Mehl, Doug Murren entre muchos otros. Estos líderes y cientos de iglesias y ministerios pequeños luchaban por los perdidos, los quebrantados, los que no asisten a una iglesia y los privados de derechos. Me atraía sus perspectivas inovadoras de la iglesia y me inspiraban por los riesgos que estaban dispuestos a tomar por el bien del evangelio. Y aun me conmueven los jóvenes líderes hoy en día, que están buscando apasionadamente la voluntad de Dios y su misión. ¡Es una de las razones por las que me entusiasma darles la bienvenida a la

take it into every area of the world.

Conexión Cuadrangular 2018 en Seattle!

Till all have heard,

Mientras nos reunimos esta semana con nuestra familia Cuadrangular global, queremos ser “Transformados por Jesús.” Que Dios nos dé un fresco derramamiento de su Espíritu durante nuestro tiempo

LET’S TALK . www.foursquarenext.org

Glenn Burris Jr.

juntos en Seattle, y que nos lo podamos

President, The Foursquare Church

llevar a cada área del mundo. Seattle | #Connection18

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Your 2018 Event Guide CHECK OUT ALL THAT’S IN STORE FOR THE FOURSQUARE FAMILY AT FOURSQUARE CONNECTION 2018

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VEA TODO LO QUE TENEMOS PARA LA FAMILIA CUADRANGULAR EN LA CONEXIÓN CUADRANGULAR 2018

Foursquare Statistics • Estadísticas de La Cuadrangular VOICES Speakers + Worship Leaders • VOCES Oradores + Más MORE WAYS TO CONNECT Gatherings, Business + General Information • DIFERENTES MANERAS DE CONECTAR Reuniones, Negocios + Información General

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Communications Manager Tammy Sevcov Editor Marcia Graham Creative Director Becky Han Graphic Designer Jacob Blaze Contributing Editors Wanda Brackett Bill Shepson Allyson Siwajian

personalizar su experiencia.

Contributing Writers Glenn Burris Jr. Rachel Chimits Jonathan Griffiths

Traductores al español Frank León Michal Gettel de Vergara

Editores + Colaboradores en español Raúl Irigoyen James Mendoza Daniel Prieto Melisa Prieto Elizabeth Sanborn

Additional Contributors Kara Abe Kristen Harrington Britney Nakamura

Connect With Foursquare Sign up for weekly Foursquare emails: foursquare.org/newsletters Advertise with The Foursquare Church: [email protected] Anúnciese con La Iglesia Cuadrangular: [email protected] Submit questions about Foursquare Connection: [email protected] Envíe preguntas sobre la Conexión Cuadrangular: [email protected] Follow us @WeAreFoursquare

The Foursquare Church is a member of the Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability.

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ur movement was birthed during a powerful work of the Holy Spirit. See the fruit of 2017 and celebrate with us that we are still a family committed to doing the Lord’s

work in the power of His Spirit! Continued on page 8

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EL ESPÍRITU SANTO SIGUE ACTIVO EN NUESTRAS VIDAS Y EN NUESTRAS IGLESIAS HOY EN DÍA—LEA LO QUE ÉL HA HECHO POR MEDIO DE LA CUADRANGULAR ESTE ÚLTIMO AÑO.

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STATS

STATS

Continued from page 7

we are

We believe that salvation and a

Relationships are the heart of God’s

declaration of faith should be followed

kingdom, and we extend grace to

by water baptism. We are a Spirit-filled

fellow believers through ministry,

Spirit-Led Family cooperation and mutual submission

with the Holy Spirit.

in our global church.

GLOBAL NUMBERS

101,644

GENER AT IO

63

Foursquare ministers*

6,636

NT LE I S

Foursquare ministers*

Foursquare churches + meeting places

80,417

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ST TE EA

OM GENER AT BO Y IO B

3,073

Foursquare ministers*

63% Men 37% Women

Holy Spirit baptisms

Baptized with the Holy Spirit at a Foursquare camp

1,843

1,527 Called to ministry at a Foursquare camp

IAL GENERA TI EN L O IL

742

Foursquare ministers*

Foursquare ministers*

… AROUND THE WORLD

284

Statistics from The Foursquare Church’s U.S. 2017 Annual Report

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members and adherents

Foursquare ministers*

N

13,853

8,745,811

915

NERATION X GE

Foursquare ministers

4,422

GENERAT IO N

N

Water baptisms

Salvations

82,123

We prepare and release men and women across generations and cultures into ministry.

BA

12,351

Empowered N

movement that ministers in the baptism

we are

G

we are

ordained

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languages spoken by Foursquare ministers in the U.S.

SOMOS GUIADOS POR EL ESPÍRITU

SOMOS FAMILIA

Creemos que a la salvación y a la confesión

son el corazón del reino de Dios y

de fe le debe seguir el bautismo en agua.

extendemos gracia a los demás creyentes

SOMOS EMPODERADOS

Somos un movimiento lleno del Espíritu que

por medio del ministerio, la cooperación y

Preparamos y lanzamos al ministerio a hombres y mujeres de diferentes

ministra en el Bautismo con el Espíritu Santo.

la sumisión mutua en nuestra iglesia global.

generaciones y culturas.

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Las relaciones interpersonales

Reported Feb. 5, 2018

Continued on page 10

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STATS Continued from page 9

we

Go & Send We multiply disciples, leaders, churches and national movements. We plant churches, we send missionaries, and we offer relief where it is needed most.

276,069 members and adherents

Foursquare has a presence in

144

units 112 missionary on the field

countries

120 missionaries in the pipeline

In 115 of those countries, there are

FMI has a goal of missionaries in the pipeline by 2020

unreached people groups represented

5,315

1,000

$1,490,465

was given to Foursquare Disaster Relief in 2017

THAT INCLUDES GIVING TOWARD:

$458,664 Project Nourish

$318,287

International Relief

$649,875

U.S. Hurricane Relief

VAMOS y ENVIAMOS Multiplicamos discípulos, líderes, iglesias y movimientos nacionales. Plantamos iglesias, enviamos misioneros, y ofrecemos auxilio y damos alivio donde más se necesita.

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SERVICE AWARDS

SERVICE AWARDS

2018

Service Awards CELEBRATING KINGDOM CONTRIBUTIONS

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astoring isn’t for the faint of heart. These faithful Foursquare ministers have been serving Jesus for decades, at home and abroad, no matter the risks. Let’s celebrate

Dixie M. Orrick Missouri

Marvin D. Peterson California

Ronald E. Lashmit Minnesota, Indiana Michigan, Iowa

Irene M. Osborn Iowa, Illinois, Indiana

Wanda K. Vicker Iowa, Minnesota

David H. Meadows Kansas

Loyd G. Osborn Iowa, Illinois, Indiana

their continued contributions to the kingdom!

60-Year Service Awards

50-Year Service Awards

Donald Keith Baker Australia

Frederick D. Barber California

Janet L. Espeseth Illinois, Michigan, Wisconsin

David R. Brown Panama, Indiana, California Texas, Missouri, Virginia, Arkansas

Wayne L. Espeseth Illinois, Michigan, Wisconsin

Paul D. Chambers Texas Jerry D. Clapper California, Utah Luella N. Clapper California, Utah Betty Lou Duncan Oklahoma L. Wayne Duncan Oklahoma

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Donald L. Knapp Oregon, Washington, Idaho

L. Fairchild Indiana, Illinois California, Arizona Joel Lane Fairchild Indiana, Illinois California, Arizona Gwenda M. Fuss Maine, Ohio, Maryland, Pennsylvania Lloyd E. Fuss Maine, Ohio, Maryland, Pennsylvania

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Paul D. Griffis Illinois, Minnesota, Michigan Iowa, Indiana James C. Hibdon Oregon, Montana, Kansas,Illinois, Missouri, South Dakota, California

Minta Fay Baker Australia Mary Ruth Courtney California Julio Modesto Ginorio Puerto Rico, Florida

Curtis M. Holland California

M. Kenneth Heriford Idaho, Oregon, Washington

John C. Holmes Ohio, California, District of Columbia

Rose I. Jaffe California

James W. Houpt Pennsylvania, Ohio Illinois, Florida Keith Howerton California, Texas

Marjorie E. Kitchell Nevada

Felicitation Maghirang Philippines, Japan, California Marcelo M. Maghirang Philippines, Japan, California Ronald L. May Ohio, New York, California Merle B. Quimby Nevada, California, Arizona Richard E. Scott Missouri, Oklahoma Arizona, Ecuador, Panama, Oregon, California

Audra D. Sowersby Nigeria, California Carlene R. Truett Panama, Texas Nicaragua, Costa Rica Guatemala, Honduras Puerto Rico, Caribbean Ewell Dean Truett Panama, Texas Nicaragua, Costa Rica Guatemala, Honduras Puerto Rico, Caribbean Leora Meritt Wagliardo South Central District Texas

* Service officially begins at the date of Foursquare ministerial licensing or ordination.

Each honoree will receive an award at a special luncheon during Foursquare Connection 2018. For a printable commemorative PDF with all our honorees, visit 4sq.ca/service2018.

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IN MEMORIAM

Honoring W

Those Who Have Gone to Be With the Lord

e remember and honor these who have gone to be with the Lord in the past year. As you read their names, also lift up their families, friends and those who will

continue to feel their loss here on Earth.

In Memoriam Santiago B. Alvarado 1931 – 2017 Colorado

James R. Cotman 1961 – 2017 Ohio

Bennett W. Hirsch 1957 – 2017 California

Julio Cesar Mancia 1966 – 2017 California

Joseph F. Pottle Sr. 1932 – 2017 Florida Oregon

Thana Singarajah 1952 – 2017 Idaho

Genaro Mendez Aparicio 1956 - 2017 California

Lois L. Demetro 1931 – 2017 Texas Oklahoma

Judith Hoff 1940 – 2017 Indiana

David L. McAlister 1958 – 2017 Washington

Paul C. Risser 1937 – 2017 California Texas

Jerry Ray Tyler 1945 – 2017 Washington

Patricia F. Beard 1931 - 2017 Colorado Nebraska Florida

Velma J. Donham 1930 – 2017 California Wisconsin Minnesota Indiana Iowa Panama Oklahoma Texas

Virgene M. Hughes 1929 – 2017 Ohio Canada New Guinea Philippines Singapore Thailand Indonesia North Carolina

Elizabeth A. Mead 1959 - 2017 Indiana California

Lois M. Rowe 1936 – 2017 Alabama Mississippi

Karen Wakefield 1940 – 2017 Iowa Illinois Wisconsin

Helen M. Fisher 1926 – 2017 California Colorado Nebraska Kansas

Bonnie C. Jones 1918 – 2017 Ohio Illinois California Nigeria

Bill C. Sherrill 1933 – 2017 California

Frank Leonard Ward Jr. 1956 – 2017 Washington

Henry G. Morris 1932 – 2017 California

Brenda B. Smith 1950 – 2017 South Carolina

Steven Henry Weller 1943 – 2017 California

John Smith Ford 1937 – 2017 Nevada

Curtis C. Jones 1948 – 2017 Virginia

Marion M. Parker 1924 – 2017 California

R. Charles Smith 1938 – 2017 Texas

James R. Williams 1934 – 2017 Kansas California

Gladys E. Funk 1924 - 2017 California

Margaret E. Jones 1932 – 2017 California

Mary L. Phillips 1930 – 2017 Oregon California

Nolan J. Steiner 1940-2017 Ohio California

Daniel F. Young 1952 – 2017 California

Anna M. Hayford 1933 - 2017 Indiana California

Timothy Paul Kelton 1948 – 2017 North Carolina Papua New Guinea Virginia

L. Vasha Piermont 1946 – 2017 Maine

Edna M. Bolen 1931 – 2017 Kansas Garnette Burris 1928 – 2017 Georgia Alabama South Carolina North Carolina Kenneth R. Castanien 1929 - 2017 California Florida Paul L. Charter 1948 – 2017 California Wisconsin Calvin S. Chin 1937 – 2017 Florida Ki Hun Chung 1941 – 2017 California Lucinda E. Cooper 1929 – 2017 California Iowa Michigan

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Arnold L. Hensley 1948 - 2017 North Carolina South Carolina Lyle D. Hepworth 1923 – 2017 Illinois Iowa

Donald L. Konruff 1937 – 2017 North Carolina Alfredo Lopez-Morillo 1931 – 2017 Indiana

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Carol M. Merriman 1941 – 2017 California

Claire E. Post 1925 – 2017 Alaska Georgia Texas North Carolina Wisconsin California Tennessee Florida Papua New Guinea Virginia

* Compiled from Jan. 1 — Dec. 31, 2017.

Each minister remembered will be memorialized in a fullcolor, printable PDF. To download it, visit 4sq.ca/memoriam2017.

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VOICES

Leslie Keegel Daniel A. Brown, Ph.D.

The Spirit of the Lord Is Upon Us @CTWDanielBrown /ctwdanielbrown The Journey

FOUNDER OF COMMENDED TO THE WORD (CTW)

D

NATIONAL LEADER OF THE FOURSQUARE CHURCH SRI LANKA CHAIR OF THE FOURSQUARE GLOBAL COUNCIL

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nder Leslie Keegel’s leadership, the number of Foursquare churches in Sri Lanka grew from two in 1983 to more than 1,700 meeting places today. Foursquare

Sri Lanka has become a missionary-sending organization to India, the Middle East and Europe. Leslie has a vision to raise prayer warriors who will pull down demonic strongholds and establish the kingdom of God in every city. He and his wife, Belen,

aniel A. Brown, Ph.D.,

have three daughters and pastor Living Way Church in Colombo, the city where Leslie

heads up Commended

founded Sri Lanka’s LIFE Bible Institute.

to The Word, and travels the

Daniel A. Brown, Ph.D., dirige

globe 220 days a year teaching

Commended to The Word, y viaja por

and encouraging leaders to give

el mundo 220 días del año enseñando

their all for God. His mission is

y animando a los líderes a darlo todo por Dios.

to help each person see how

Su misión es ayudar a toda persona a ver cómo

Bajo el liderazgo de Leslie Keegel, el número de iglesias Cuadrangulares

the Spirit has made each one of

el Espíritu ha hecho de cada uno de ellos un

en Sri Lanka creció de dos en 1983 a más de 1,700 lugares de reunión. La

them a vital ministry-agent, to

vital agente ministerial, para redefinir el hacer

Cuadrangular en Sri Lanka se ha convertido en una organización que envía

redefine disciple-making, and to

discípulos y animar a todos los bautizados

misioneros a la India, al Medio Oriente, y a Europa. Leslie tiene la visión de levantar

encourage everyone baptized

en el Espíritu a orar como una persona

guerreros de oración que derriben fortalezas satánicas y establezcan el reino de Dios

in the Spirit to pray as one

empoderada por el Espíritu. “Dr. D” disfruta

en cada ciudad. Él y su esposa, Belén, tienen tres hijas y pastorean Living Way Church

empowered in the Spirit.

caminatas rápidas y jugar juegos de estrategia.

en Colombo, la ciudad donde Leslie fundó LIFE Bible Institute de Sri Lanka.

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STUDIO NEPAL

VOICES

/GUARDIAN VILLAGE

Changing lives for good...

@RevDocBrenda /drbrendasaltermcneil A Credible Witness: Reflections on Power, Evangelism and Race

www.GUARDIANVILLAGE.org

GUARDIAN VILLAGE HANDICRAFTS

Foursquare Nepal is reaching out to improvished women and children who have been forced into vulnerable and dangerous situations.

Brenda Salter McNeil PASTOR WITH THE EVANGELICAL COVENANT CHURCH EVANGELIST WITH 30 YEARS IN THE MINISTRY OF RECONCILIATION

B

renda Salter McNeil is an associate

believes that preaching was never intended

professor of reconciliation studies

to be a "spectator sport," but a life-changing

at Seattle Pacific University. Currently she

experience through the Holy Spirit’s power.

serves on the board of InterVarsity Christian

She lives in Seattle with her husband, J. Derek

Fellowship, and was previously on the board

McNeil, and enjoys dancing and cooking,

of directors for Wycliffe USA. She firmly

though not at the same time.

Brenda Salter McNeil es profesora asociada de estudios de reconciliación en Seattle

Studio TEN/Guardian Village empowers them through vocational training, education, and restored dignity.

Pacific University. Actualmente sirve en la junta de InterVarsity Christian Fellowship,

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J. Derek McNeil, y disfruta bailar y cocinar, aunque no al mismo tiempo.

y previamente sirvió en la junta directiva de Wycliffe USA. Cree firmemente que la predicación nunca pretendió ser un “deporte de espectadores” sino una experiencia transformadora mediante el poder del Espíritu Santo. Vive en Seattle con su esposo,

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VOICES @EdStetzer /edstetzer @EdStetzer Subversive Kingdom: Living As Agents of Gospel Transformation

Ed Stetzer EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE BILLY GRAHAM CENTER FOR EVANGELISM AT WHEATON COLLEGE

A

TEACHING PASTOR AT CHRIST FELLOWSHIP IN MIAMI

mong his many roles, Ed Stetzer serves as a contributing editor

for Christianity Today, the executive editor for The Gospel Project and co-host of BreakPoint This Week radio program. He has trained pastors and church planters on six continents, encouraging them to bring Spirit-led and empowered transformation to a broken and hurting world, but he especially loves the holistic mission that drives Foursquare ministry. One of his greatest joys is being with his wife, Donna, and three wonderful daughters.

Entre sus muchos roles, Ed Stetzer sirve como editor contribuyente para Christianity Today, editor ejecutivo para The Gospel Project y co-anfitrión del programa de radio BreakPoint This Week. Ha entrenado a pastores y plantadores de iglesia en seis continentes, animándoles a traer una transformación empoderada y dirigida por el Espíritu Santo a un mundo doliente y quebrantado. Pero en particular le fascina la misión holística que impulsa al ministerio Cuadrangular. Uno de sus mayores gozos es estar con su esposa, Donna, y sus tres hijas maravillosas. Seattle | #Connection18

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VOICES

VOICES

@MrAJSwoboda

@NickVujicic

/theajswoboda

/nickvujicic

Subversive Sabbath: The Surprising Power of Rest in a Nonstop World

@NickVujicic Be the Hands and Feet: Living Out God’s Love for All His Children

A.J. Swoboda PASTOR OF THEOPHILUS CHURCH IN URBAN PORTLAND

H

Nick Vujicic DIRECTOR OF BLESSED EARTH NORTHWEST AND SEMINARY STEWARDSHIP ALLIANCE

ailing from Portland, Ore., A.J. Swoboda is lead mentor of a Doctor of Ministry program on the Holy Spirit and leadership at Fuller Seminary. He also serves as

director of Blessed Earth Northwest, an organization focused on creation care issues and

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FOUNDER AND PRESIDENT OF LIFE WITHOUT LIMBS

W

hen Nick Vujicic greeted the Foursquare Connection 2017 audience in Washington, D.C., he got a standing ovation. This New York Times bestselling author, actor,

motivational speaker and preacher is a great example of how God can turn broken pieces

Sabbath in the Pacific Northwest, where he emphasizes Sabbath-keeping and resting in

into something beautiful. Bringing back the power of evangelism is one of his great passions,

the Holy Spirit as integral parts of ministry. Watching 1980s movies, raising chickens, and

as well as helping churches identify who is called to be an evangelist. In quieter moments, he

being with his wife and son are what rejuvenates A.J.’s spirit.

enjoys spending time with his family and fishing.

A.J .Swoboda es el mentor principal de un programa de Doctorado en

Cuando Nick Vujicic saludó a la audiencia durante la Conexión 2017 en Washington,

Ministerio en el Espíritu Santo y Liderazgo en el Seminario Fuller. También

D.C. recibió una gran ovación. Este escritor bestseller según el New York Times, actor,

sirve como director de Blessed Earth Northwest, una organización enfocada

conferencista motivacional y predicador, es un gran ejemplo de cómo Dios puede

en temas del cuidado de la creación y el sabático en el noroeste del Pacífico, donde

usar lo necio para confundir a los sabios y convertir lo quebrantado en algo bello. Recobrar

enfatiza la observancia del sabático y el reposo en el Espíritu Santo como aspectos

el poder del evangelismo es una de sus grandes pasiones, al igual que ayudar a las iglesias

integrales del ministerio. Lo que rejuvenece el espíritu de A.J. es ver películas de los

a identificar quién tiene el llamado de evangelista. En momentos de quietud, disfruta pasar

1980s, criar pollos y estar con su esposa e hijo.

tiempo con su familia y pescar.

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VOICES

Chris White /chriswhitenv

LEAD PASTOR OF FOUNTAINHEAD (CARSON CITY FOURSQUARE CHURCH) IN CARSON CITY, NEV.

THE FUTURE OF CHURCH SPEND MANAGEMENT PEX is a next-generation spend management platform that allows organizations to empower their teams to use prepaid cards, not credit cards. The system is a new way to empower staff, missionaries and volunteers to spend funds securely without the need for reimbursement. PEX also incorporates security features that align to Foursquare’s policy on electronic payments.

C

hris White directs NextGen ministries for the Central Pacific District and has spoken at

retreats, camps and churches all over the world.

Chris White dirige

He takes very seriously the statistic that 83 percent

el ministerio

of those who become Christians do so between

NextGen en el

the ages of 4 and 14. He asserts that reaching this

distrito Central Pacific y

demographic is vital—especially in the most unlikely

ha predicado en retiros,

places, such as the football field where Chris coaches

campamentos e iglesias

the players, and his wife coaches cheer. Off the field,

en todo el mundo. Toma

you’ll find Chris playing board games or eating sushi.

muy en serio la estadística de que 83% de los que aceptan a Cristo lo hacen entre las edades de 4 a 14. Afirma que alcanzar a este grupo demográfico es vital—especialmente en los lugares menos esperados tales como el campo de fútbol americano donde Chris entrena a los jugadores

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VOICES

VOICES

QuickTalks

More Voices on the

Main Stage

JUSTICE COLEMAN Senior Pastor, Freedom Church (San Fernando Valley Freedom Foursquare Church) Chatsworth, Calif.

MOLLY DUQUE

AARON HUNTER

PHIL MANGINELLI

Lead Pastor, Mosaic Chapel (Billings Foursquare Church) Bozeman, Mont.

Assistant to Foursquare Missions International Area Missionary Central and South America

Senior Pastor, The Square Smyrna, Ga.

BRANDON AHU

MARIA COLEMAN

Assistant Pastor, Metro Christian Church (Honolulu Metropolitan Foursquare Church) Honolulu, Hawaii

Assisting Minister, Freedom Church (San Fernando Valley Freedom Foursquare Church) Chatsworth, Calif.

CALEB AND ASHLEY BROWN Directors, Ministry Training Network Bend, Ore.

Senior Pastor, Columbia (Richland Foursquare Church) Richland, Wash.

Senior Pastor, Naya Life Community Church (Aurora East Foursquare Church) Thorton, Colo.

Interviews

7-Minute Messages

ANGEL ESQUIVEL

JEETENDRA SINGH

LYDIA SHEPHERDKISER Associate Pastor, Evergreen Christian Center (Hillsboro Foursquare Church) Hillsboro, Ore.

ANGIE RICHEY

JERRY STOTT

Vice President of Enrollment, COO, Life Pacific College San Dimas, Calif.

FMI Area Missionary South Pacific

HARRIET MOUER Co-author MYSTART Journal, Family Fellowship (Amherst Foursquare Church) Amherst, Ohio

GREG RUSSINGER Senior Pastor, Alongsiders Church (Portland Foursquare Church) Portland, Ore.

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VOICES

VOICES

@TheParnellBrothers

@TheParnellBrothers

/theparnellbrothers

You Never Leave Me

Parnell Brothers WORSHIP PASTORS FROM WESTSIDE CHURCH IN THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST

C

asey and Corey Parnell have served as worship pastors at Westside (Bend Foursquare Church) in Bend, Ore., for over a decade. Their music has taken them around the world,

playing for organizations such as the Justice Conference, TOMS Shoes, Life Without Limbs

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@AngelusTempleLA

/angelustemplela

@AngelusTempleLA

Angelus Temple Worship Team WORSHIP TEAM FOR ANGELUS TEMPLE IN LOS ANGELES

T

he Angelus Temple worship team leads an incredible worship experience at Foursquare’s founding church. Led by Joel Bodker, this group loves and invests in their local church

through all things music, but has a special place in their heart for Foursquare and our pastors.

ministry, and Nike. They believe God has uniquely designed every person to reach their city and

“Our favorite thing about Foursquare is that they are always growing and expanding, and

community. They also believe a perfect weekend is fish and chips with friends around a bonfire

exploring new ways to reach the world with the gospel.” The group believes you don’t need a

on one of Pacific City’s gorgeous beaches.

stage or sound system to worship God with power, but they’ve agreed to use them this week.

Casey y Corey Parnell han servido como pastores de alabanza en Westside (Bend

El equipo de alabanza de Angelus Temple ha creado un ambiente increíble de

Foursquare Church) - Bend, Oregon por más de una década. Su música les ha llevado

adoración en la iglesia madre de La Cuadrangular. Liderado por Joel Bodker, este

alrededor del mundo tocando para organizaciones como Justice Conference, TOMS

grupo ama e invierte en su iglesia local a través de la música, pero en su corazón tienen

Shoes, el ministerio Life Without Limbs y Nike. Creen que Dios ha diseñado de manera única

un amor especial por La Cuadrangular y nuestros pastores. “Lo que más nos gusta de La

a cada persona para alcanzar a su ciudad y comunidad. También creen que el fin de semana

Cuadrangular es que siempre está creciendo y expandiéndose y explorando nuevas maneras

perfecto consiste en comer pescado y papitas con amigos alrededor de una fogata en una

para alcanzar al mundo con el evangelio”. El grupo no cree que se necesite un escenario o

de las bellas playas de Pacific City.

sistema de sonido para adorar a Dios con poder, pero han aceptado usar uno esta semana.

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ARE CONNECTION RSQU 201 FOU 8

SEATTLE, MAY 28- 31

BE A LIFELONG LEARNER

with Foursquare

FOURSQUARE

EDUCATION

Visit the Foursquare education and training booth to hear about our online training

More Ways to Connect Your one-stop guide for information and opportunities beyond the general sessions at Foursquare Connection 2018

GATHERINGS

BUSINESS

Pg. 34 CONEXIÓN HISPANA

Pg. 42 U.S. EXECUTIVE TEAM

Pg. 35 MULTIETHNIC CONNECTIONS

Pg. 43 DISTRICT SUPERVISORS

Pg. 36 WORKSHOPS

Pg. 44 BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Pg. 38 AFFINITY NETWORK

Pg. 46 BUSINESS SESSIONS

WORKSHOPS Pg. 40 FAMILY GATHERINGS Pg. 40 PROJECT NOURISH MEAL-PACKING EVENT

INFORMATION Pg. 48 SCHEDULE Pg. 50 MAPS Seattle | #Connection18

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CONEXIÓN HISPANA

Conexión Hispana ADORE, APRENDA, CELEBRE

S

de Houston y sirve al Señor

Talleres en español

anual del Movimiento Nacional

como un cantante y músico

Únete a un taller el martes o

Hispano, que se presentará en

con un corazón y pasión

miércoles, que también será

español. Habrá traducción al

para alcanzar Latinoamérica.

presentado en español.

inglés y portugués.

También participarán líderes

1. El poder transformador

ea parte de la Conexión

actualmente asiste a Hosanna

Hispana. Es la reunión

Alabanza

de alabanza locales del

del Espíritu Santo con el

distrito Northwest.

Supervisor Juan Vallejo

La alabanza será dirigida

(martes a las 11:15am).

por Evan Craft, nativo del

Orador

Sur de California. Evan

Nuestro orador principal será

campo y fuerza

el Dr. Joseph Castleberry,

transformadora,

un misionero que sirvió en

presentado por el pastor

Centroamérica y Sudamérica

y coach misional Daniel

por más de 20 años y

Prieto con un panel de

actualmente es presidente

líderes milenios de La

de Northwest University en

Cuadrangular (miércoles

Kirkland, Washington.

a las 11:15am).

martes, 29 de mayo 2 – 4 p.m. General Ballroom

2. Los milenios hispanos,

Multiethnic Connections ONE CHURCH, MANY PEOPLE GROUPS

W

Tuesday, May 29 2 – 4 p.m. African (French and English) Black Leaders Brazilian (Portuguese) Chinese

e believe in unity, and we celebrate diversity. That’s why we’re hosting Multiethnic Connections.

Multiethnic Connections empower pastors of varied cultures, people groups and languages to connect, worship and become better equipped to reach the harvest in worldwide communities. Multiethnic Connections will run

Indonesian Korean Native American/First Nations Messianic

concurrently with Conexión Hispana.

Join Us for Conexión Hispana Conexión Hispana is the annual meeting of the National Hispanic Movement, presented in

WANT TO JOIN IN?

Spanish. This year, worship will be led by Evan Craft; Dr. Joseph Castleberry will bring the

each gathering at 4sq.ca/details2018.

Find all Multiethnic Connections and locations for

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MORE WAYS TO CONNECT

Workshops

MORE WAYS TO CONNECT

Come One and All

NO MATTER YOUR ROLE IN MINISTRY, OUR WIDE VARIETY OF WORKSHOPS WILL STRENGTHEN YOU AS A PERSON AND A LEADER.

Personal Health

Increased Reach

Doctrine

Perspectives

Tuesday Workshops THE GREAT I AM OR THE GREAT I WAS? With Nick Gough Learn to establish a healing ministry with trained staff and laity, and implemented theology. OUR FOURTH SQUARE: WHY IT MATTERS With Steve Schell Talk through how Christ’s second coming changes how we view the gospel’s power. FIVE-FOLD MINISTRY: REACTIVATING OUR ORIGINAL CAPACITY With Alan Hirsch and Jessica Cruickshank Find out how we can achieve our calling to disciple all nations through five-fold ministry. CLOSING CREDIBILITY GAPS: CROSS CULTURES, BUILD BRIDGES With Brenda Salter McNeil Discover how to help those around you reconcile across the barriers that may divide them. 36

LIFELONG MINISTRY: SABBATH With A.J. Swoboda Explore Sabbath’s biblical foundations, its implications and challenges for ministers. AXIOMS OF YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULT MINISTRY With Grant Bruscoe and David Lewellyn Learn principles to spur thought and challenge those serving youth and young adults. MAKING A GLOBAL DIFFERENCE THROUGH LOCAL CHURCH With Glen Grove Establish a functional, global missions strategy, regardless of your church’s size or location. URBAN CHURCHES IN MULTICULTURAL COMMUNITIES With Antonio Sims Hear how rethinking ministry can ignite your urban church to impact other cultures.

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Ministry Training

WHAT YOU DON’T KNOW COULD HURT YOU With Ric Guerra and Cindy Towne Navigate regulatory, financial and administrative issues facing church leaders today. CHURCH MERGERS: NAVIGATING THE CHALLENGES With James Stalker and Angel Esquivel Focus on the unique challenges of mergers and how to work through them successfully. RURAL CHURCHES = GREAT OPPORTUNITIES With Mark Chester See how small towns have big opportunities for the gospel and community transformation. REDEEMING SEX With Debra Hirsch Navigate concern for people with the Bible’s teaching on sexuality in local church contexts. SKILLS TO MAXIMIZE YOUR LEADERSHIP IMPACT With Keith Webb Discover practical tools to spur people to take ownership and move forward.

Wednesday Workshops JESUS IS OUR SAVIOR With Joe Wittwer and Friends Find out why we need to focus on one issue—Jesus—over political stances or party lines. THE TRINITY’S THIRD PERSON With Jim Hayford Discuss de-mystifying the Holy Spirit and inviting people to experience His presence. DEPRESSION IN MINISTRY With Gregg Jantz Learn how depression gets a stronghold and how to proactively maintain self-care. SPIRIT-FILLED CHURCH SERVICE With Daniel A. Brown, A.J. Swoboda, Steve Schell and Kimberly Dirmann Hear perspectives on hosting a corporate service that is both orderly and Spirit-filled. TRANSFORMATIONAL CHURCH With Ed Stetzer Examine missional churches’ impact and community engagement, based on researched facts. 5 THINGS EVERY WORSHIP LEADER SHOULD START DOING With Casey Parnell and Corey Parnell Discuss issues facing modern worship leaders, including production, staying inspired and musicality.

CULTIVATING EMOTIONAL HEALTH With Paul Kuzma Learn to integrate discipleship into your emotional life for deep, long-lasting transformation.

Tuesday + Wednesday 11:15 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. The Conference Center Registered in advance? Bring your ticket. Additional attendees are welcome as space allows.

MARITAL RESILIENCY FOR THOSE IN MINISTRY With Steve Wexler Learn how, as a pastor, to keep your marriage strong and to pass those principals to others.

INTO THE WILD With Wendy Nolasco Embrace what we as female leaders bring to the church and learn to take others with you.

WE GOT NEXT With Roger Archer Draw wisdom from firsthand experience on how to engage millennials in today’s culture. HOW JESUS TURNED OUR CHILDREN'S MINISTRY UPSIDE DOWN With Beth Green Find out how Jesus can bring new passion, vision and partners for leading kids to Him. MY FRIEND MO-hamed With Zach Balon Acquire an understanding of how to engage Muslims in the U.S. and abroad. THE LEADERSHIP CHALLENGE With Ferrell Lemings Find out how to equip, empower and release others to lead and reach people for Christ.

LINKING ARMS: SUBURBAN + URBAN PARTNERSHIPS With Keith Jenkins Learn to maximize community transformation with partnerships between suburban and urban churches. THE NEW PILGRIMS: HOW IMMIGRANTS ARE RENEWING AMERICA’S FAITH With Joseph Castleberry Discover how Christian immigrants to the U.S. are replenishing and planting churches.

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TALLERES EL PODER TRANSFORMADOR DEL ESPÍRITU SANTO con Juan M. Vallejo Aprenda de la venida del Espirítu Santo y cómo Su persona y Su poder nos transforma en agentes poderosos del reino de Dios. Se llevará a cabo el martes a las 11:15a.m. en The Conference Center.

LOS MILENIOS HISPANOS, CAMPO Y FUERZA TRANSFORMADORA con Daniel Prieto y un equipo de milenios hispanos Descubra cómo los milenios ven a Jesús transformando su generación por medio del Espíritu Santo para ser una fuerza transformadora. Se llevará a cabo el miércoles a las 11:15a.m. en The Conference Center. Seattle | #Connection18

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MORE WAYS TO CONNECT

ATTEND

Affinity Network Workshops FOURSQUARE AFFINITY NETWORKS BRING TOGETHER, ENCOURAGE AND RESOURCE LEADERS OF LIKE PASSION. DISCOVER HOW YOU CAN REGULARLY CONNECT WITH OTHERS AROUND SPECIFIC COMMUNITY NEEDS AND WORLD ISSUES TO ENGAGE KINGDOM SOLUTIONS. JOIN ONE OF OUR INFORMATIVE AFFINITY NETWORK WORKSHOPS AND LEARN MORE!

Tuesday FIGHTING FOR LOVE (ANTI-HUMAN TRAFFICKING NETWORK) With Vanessa Russell Help bring healing to survivors of abuse, domestic violence and human trafficking. Join us to discuss a 12-step, small-group study program designed with survivors in mind.

leaders who actively engage foster families. Learn simple ways your church can lend support to foster parents, social workers, and lots of kids!

Wednesday

PARTNERING WITH CHRIST TO CARE FOR REFUGEES (REFUGEE CARE NETWORK) With Joe Gosha God has a plan for refugees who have come REFLECTING ON THE to our shores. Explore TRANSFORMATIVE God’s intentions, our WORK OF CHRIST participation and practical (FOURSQUARE ways to fulfill His ultimate SCHOLARS NETWORK) plan for all of us. With Clayton Robinson Connect with fellow MAKING SURE INTEGRATING scholars and engage in HELPING DOESN’T SPIRITUALITY AND thoughtful discussions. HURT (COMPASSION PSYCHOLOGY Take time to explore NETWORK) (COUNSELORS + the transformative With Craig Oviatt COACHES NETWORK) work of Christ on and Panel With Paul Kuzma behalf of the individual, Learn how to create Discover fellow church, community a vibrant community Foursquare pastors and world. outreach that truly serving in realms of touches the hearts counseling, therapy, DISCIPLING STUDENTS of those in need, and psychology, psychiatry, IN A TECH-SATURATED empowers them to rise life coaching and CULTURE (CAMPUS out of darkness, poverty, spiritual direction. MINISTRIES NETWORK) hunger and oppression. Be equipped to With Aaron Friesen readily engage and Janelle Ibaven RELEASING your community. Technology brings MARKETPLACE unprecedented access TRANSFORMERS MAKING A DIFFERENCE to new opportunities (BUSINESS AS FOR FOSTER CARE and challenges for MISSION NETWORK) FAMILIES (FOSTER students. Explore With Jonathan Hall ADVOCACY NETWORK) issues that stem Join a dialogue and With Molly Cooke from tech culture learn how to equip the and Sherilyn Wilson and discuss ways to business professionals in Enjoy a Q+A session help students walk your church to become with pastors and in freedom. marketplace transformers. 38

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Tuesday + Wednesday 11:15 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Levels 2+3 Registered to attend in advance? Please bring your ticket.

BECOMING A MULTICULTURAL MINISTER (INTERNATIONAL STUDENT MINISTRIES NETWORK) With Sam Johnson Gain the skills and knowledge to both minister to and work in partnership with other cultures. Explore what it means to be a multicultural minister/church in today’s communities. LEADING GENERATION Z (EMERGING LEADERS NETWORK) With Steven Mulkey and Angie Richey Reaching Generation Z— the largest generation in the past 100 years—will guide the direction of the church. Come and learn how you can be a part of training up these future leaders.

MORE WAYS TO CONNECT

Family Gatherings MEET YOUR LOCAL + GLOBAL FAMILY

F

oursquare Connection offers far more than great content and times of refreshing. It’s your opportunity to deepen relationships, make new friends and broaden your perspective.

International Reception*

Do you believe in global missions? Have a passion for a specific people group or country, and reaching the unreached? Get to know others in the Foursquare Missions International family and hear a little about where in the world Foursquare is going. Monday, May 28 8:15 p.m. Location: Level 4, Atrium Lobby

ForeRunners Reception

As a recipient of your Foursquare retirement commendation, you are among a special group of honored family members, and we want you to enjoy an evening of relaxation with other ForeRunners. Tuesday, May 29 8:30 p.m. Location: Level 6, Room 603

Young Leaders Mixer*

If you’re under 35 years old and in ministry leadership of any kind, this is for you! Take a short walk outside the convention center to meet up with other leaders in the Foursquare tribe while enjoying tasty (free!) food and live music in a laid back, creative space. Wednesday, May 30 8:15 p.m. Location: The Makers Space 92 Lenora Street (15 minute walk) *The Kids + Youth program will remain open until 10 p.m. for these events. 40

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Pack a Meal + Save a Life MAKE A DIFFERENCE THIS WEEK WITH FOURSQUARE DISASTER RELIEF. Join us to pack meals for 110,000 starving people, including our own Foursquare family facing famine right now in East Africa. Whenever possible, Foursquare Disaster Relief (FDR) responds with locally sourced food. But ongoing famine means additional resources. That’s where our Project Nourish Meal-Packing Event comes in, and we need your help. Grab your friends and volunteer during Connection 2018! Together, we’ll help stop starvation, one meal at a time.

Join FDR’s Meal-Packing Event Wednesday, May 30 1-3 p.m., 3:30-5:30 p.m., 8:15-10 p.m. Exhibit Hall Select any shift! Sign up at FDR’s booth.

FOURSQUARE LEADERS

FOURSQUARE LEADERS

U.S. Executives

District Supervisors

LEADING OUR DENOMINATION

T

PASTORING FOURSQUARE PASTORS

o keep our Foursquare family united and attuned to following God’s call, The Foursquare Church has five U.S. executives.

D

istrict supervisors are devoted to the strengthening and multiplication of Foursquare churches within their respective districts. Every Foursquare church in the U.S. belongs to a district, and every district has a supervisor.  

Our supervisors equip local leaders to carry out Foursquare’s Missional Objectives: 1 Leadership Development 2 Church and Congregation Multiplication; and 3 Church Health and Transformation.

To connect with your district supervisor, visit foursquare.org/about/districts.

NORTH PACIFIC DISTRICT Supervisor: Gabe Barreiro 127 churches and missional congregations

NORTHEAST ATLANTIC DISTRICT Supervisor: Peter Bonanno 201 churches and missional congregations

CENTRAL PACIFIC DISTRICT

TED VAIL

ADAM DAVIDSON

GLENN BURRIS JR.

RON THIGPENN

TAMMY DUNAHOO

Vice President of Global Operations

Chief Operating Officer

President

Chief Financial Officer

General Supervisor

Director of Foursquare Corporate Missions International Secretary

Vice President of U.S. Operations

Supervisor: Bill Chaney 172 churches and missional congregations

NORTHWEST DISTRICT Supervisor: Dave Veach 228 churches and missional congregations

DISTRITO HISPANO DEL SUROESTE Supervisor: Juan M. Vallejo 104 churches and missional congregations

PACIFIC SOUTHWEST DISTRICT Supervisor: Fernando Castillo 272 churches and missional congregations

GATEWAY DISTRICT

FUN FACT

See Your Executive Team at Connection 2018

Glenn loves social media. He loves

Glenn, Tammy and Ted will be hosting our

to share great insights and family

mainstage this year. You can also watch for

moments. Connect with your

executives at the business sessions, at Conexión

president on Twitter or Facebook.

Hispana and at the Q+A With the Board.

@GlennBurrisJr.

Want to attend these events? Check the schedule on page 48.

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Supervisor: Sam Rockwell 153 churches and missional congregations

SOUTHEAST DISTRICT Supervisor: Bill Gross 152 churches and missional congregations

HEARTLAND DISTRICT Supervisor: Dan Mundt 145 churches and missional congregations

SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA DISTRICT Supervisor: Dennis Easter 151 churches and missional congregations

MIDSOUTH DISTRICT Supervisor: Wendy Nolasco 122 churches and missional congregations

*Church numbers were reported in February 2018 and include registered and unregistered congregations, as well as chaplain meeting places.

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FOURSQUARE LEADERS

FOURSQUARE LEADERS

Meet the Board of Directors

Don’t Miss Your Opportunity for Q+A With the Board Wednesday, May 30 7 – 8:30 a.m. Room 603

Senior Pastor East Valley Foursquare Church Yakima, Wash.

he Foursquare Church’s U.S. board of directors manages our corporation and our

TIM GENIN

missional effectiveness. Who makes up this group? First, a representative from each

Pastor Emeritus Madison Foursquare Church Madison, Wis.

Foursquare district is selected; these are mostly senior pastors. The remaining directors are appointed. Together with Foursquare executives, who also serve on the board, they assist in making informed decisions, serve across 13 specific committees and help discern the Holy Spirit’s direction for our movement.

Chairperson of the Board HUEY HUDSON Senior Pastor Restoration Church Madison, Ala.

Vice Chairperson of the Board ALY SALZ Chief Executive Officer, Righteous Clothing Assisting Minister, SouthLake Church West Linn, Ore. @AppleSalz

REMI LAWANSON

GRETCHEN ABNEY Co-Pastor Refuge West/Summit Community Church Marietta, Ga. @GretchenAbney

DOUG ANDERSEN Senior Pastor The Church On The Way Santa Clarita Santa Clarita, Calif. @DAndersenOnline

KEVIN BAKER JIM J. ADAMS* President Life Pacific College San Dimas, Calif.

Senior Pastor New Life Foursquare Church Vinita, Okla.

Associate Professor Life Pacific College San Dimas, Calif.

FRANK NUÑO Senior Pastor Dayspring Christian Fellowship Panorama City, Calif.

TERI OREWILER Senior Pastor Calvary Gardiner, Maine

JONATHAN PHILLIPS*

HERMAN SCALES

Chief Operating Officer Foursquare Financial Solutions Loan Fund, Inc. Los Angeles

Senior Pastor Seed of Faith International Raytown, Mo.

CLINT PICKREL Pastor Emeritus Gillette Christian Center Gillette, Wyo.

JIM C. SCOTT* Area Missionary to North America Foursquare Missions International Los Angeles @FMIguy

NATE POETZL Senior Pastor Faith Chapel Billings, Mont.

BURT SMITH

JAMES RANGER III Senior Pastor New Life Center Bakersfield, Calif.

CLAYTON ROBINSON Senior Pastor The Connection Lake Forest, Calif. @DrDrClayton

Pastor Emeritus The Church of Living Water Olympia, Wash.

JOSEPH WAINER* Interim CEO Foursquare Foundation Los Angeles

REBECCA BEST ELWIN AHU Senior Pastor Metro Christian Church Honolulu @ElwinAhu

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MOLLY COOKE Co-Pastor Columbia River Saint Helens, Ore.

DAVE EDLER

MANAGING MISSIONAL EFFECTIVENESS

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The Foursquare executives also serve as voting members of the board of directors. Read more about Glenn Burris Jr., Tammy Dunahoo, Ted Vail, Adam Davidson and Ron Thigpenn on page 42.

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Senior Pastor Hawthorne Foursquare Church Hawthorne, Calif. @4sqLady

* Non-voting participant

Find out more about who serves on the

Our Foursquare cabinet also helps

board, how often they meet and what they

make decisions. See who’s serving.

do. Visit 4sq.ca/board.

Visit 4sq.ca/cabinet.

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Family Business LET YOUR VOTE HELP DETERMINE WHERE OUR DENOMINATION IS HEADING.

P

ray, speak up and vote at this year’s business sessions during Foursquare Connection 2018.

As a credentialed minister or voting delegate, you’re a part of the highest governing body in Foursquare—the convention delegation. Your prayerful input and votes can help The Foursquare Church fulfill its mission to further God’s kingdom.

Come Prepared 1. Review the proposed bylaw amendments and summary videos at 4sq.ca/bylaws2018.

Mark Your Digital Calendar! Wednesday, May 30 2 - 3:30 p.m. Thursday, May 31 8:30 - 10:30 a.m. General Ballroom

2. Pray over the meeting, our leadership and the decisions to be made. 3. Be respectful to presenters and those sharing at a mic—they just might answer a question you didn’t

Everyone is welcome. But

know you had.

only credentialed Foursquare

4. Prepare your questions in advance, and make them clear and specific. 5. Trade your ballot ticket for your ballot in the foyer

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Want to attend?

ministers and authorized voting delegates (people preauthorized by their local church councils to represent their local

before entering the General Ballroom on Thursday

churches) can participate, ask

morning. No ticket, no ballot. No ballot, no vote.

questions at the mic and vote.

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Schedule

TUESDAY, MAY 29

WEDNESDAY, MAY 30

6:45 - 8 a.m.

SEATTLE CITY RUN*

Correr por la Ciudad de Seattle*

7 - 8:30 a.m.

Q + A WITH THE BOARD

Preguntas + Respuestas con la Directiva See page 44

8:30 - 9:45 a.m.

BUSINESS + VOTE Negocios + Voto See page 46

9 a.m.

MORNING SESSION Sesión Matutina

9 a.m.

MORNING SESSION Sesión Matutina

10:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. 11:15 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

ALL WORKSHOPS Todos los Talleres See page 36

CLOSING SESSION Sesión de Clausura

11:15 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

ALL WORKSHOPS Todos los Talleres See page 36

*Ticketed event. By advance registration only.

*Evento con boleto. Sólo con inscripción adelantada.

1 – 3 p.m. and 3:30 - 5:30 p.m.

2 – 3:30 p.m.

BUSINESS SESSION Tell your friends back home to tune in for morning sessions, evening sessions and Conexión Hispana at connectionlive.org.

THURSDAY, MAY 31

PROJECT NOURISH MEAL-PACKING EVENT

Sesión de Negocios See page 46

Evento de Embalaje de Comida del Project Nourish See page 40

2 – 4 p.m.

CONEXIÓN HISPANA See page 34

MULTIETHNIC CONNECTIONS

MONDAY, MAY 28

6 p.m.

EVENING SESSION Sesión Vespertina

Exhibit Hall Hours of Operation SALA DE EXHIBICIÓN HORAS DE OPERACIÓN

6 p.m.

6 p.m.

EVENING SESSION

EVENING SESSION Sesión Vespertina

Sesión Vespertina



Monday, May 28 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. | 8 – 10 p.m.

8:15 – 9:30 p.m.

INTERNATIONAL RECEPTION Recepción Internacional See page 40

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8:15 – 9:30 p.m.

8:30 – 10 p.m.

FORERUNNERS RECEPTION Recepción de Antecesores See page 40

YOUNG LEADERS MIXER (AGES 35 AND UNDER) See page 40

8:15 – 10 p.m.

PROJECT NOURISH MEAL-PACKING EVENT

Evento de Embalaje de Comida del Project Nourish See page 40

Tuesday, May 29 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. | 5 – 6 p.m. | 8 – 10 p.m.



Wednesday, May 30 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. | 3:30 – 6 p.m. | 8 – 10 p.m.

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MAPS

Washington State Convention Center EXHIBIT HALL

705 PIKE ST SEATTLE, WA 98101

GENERAL BALLROOM

KIDS (BIRTH-6TH GRADE)

603

Q+A WITH THE BOARD AND OTHER GATHERINGS

i CONNECTION STORE

KIDS (BIRTH-6TH GRADE) REGISTRATION

(FLOORS 4-6)

REGISTRATION/ CHECK-IN

LEVEL 6 YOUTH (7TH-12TH GRADE) REGISTRATION (FLOORS 1-3)

(FLOORS 1-3

2A

3A

2B

3B

VOLUNTEER DEPLOYMENT

211 212

(FLOORS 1-4)

307

YOUTH (7TH-12TH GRADE)

308

213 MULTIETHNIC CONNECTIONS AFFINITY NETWORK WORKSHOPS

LEVEL 2

214

309 MULTIETHNIC CONNECTIONS

310

(FLOORS 1-4)

AFFINITY NETWORK WORKSHOPS

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CONNECTION TEAM

Thank You! Gracias! Merci! Danke! EVERY YEAR, HUNDREDS OF PEOPLE PITCH IN TO MAKE FOURSQUARE CONNECTION HAPPEN. THANK YOU TO EVERYONE WHO SERVED TO MAKE FOURSQUARE CONNECTION 2018 GREAT!

Central Office Connection Team Tammy Sevcov Communications + Event Manager Britney Nakamura Event Coordinator Kristen Harrington Administrative Assistant Elizabeth Sanborn Sales + Exhibits Marcia Graham Content Manager Allyson Siwajian Campaign Specialist Anthony Siwajian Project Manager Kara Abe Social Media + Digital Engagement Becky Han Creative Director Joyce Kim Lead Designer Jacob Blaze Graphic Designer Bruce Primrose FMI Coordinator Jackie Fernandez FMI Coordinator Rachael Jackson FMI Coordinator Debbie Fullerton FMI Coordinator John Hsieh IT Manager

Convention Specialists Steve Cauble Convention Logistics Manager Elaine Jones VIP Coordinator Scott Falk Arrowhead Conferences and Events Brian Pirkle Velocity Productions Ty Austin Connection Live Guillermo Puppo Spanish Translation Vanessa Corona VIP Care Michelle Hoefflin Hosted Space Mike Fullerton Technology Brian Corpuz Connection Store

Regional Host Team

EXPERIENCE GOD

THROUGH THE LANDS OF THE BIBLE

Dave Veach Volunteers (Northwest District) Diane Bradley Volunteer Host Team Coordinator Ellen Kim + Julie Woge Deployment Coordinators Julie Jenkins Information/Lost & Found James Stalker + Rachel Ban Transportation Lauren Gelman + Jacy Burnett Greeters Omar + Misty Lara, Paul + Kristi Zimmerman Exhibits Patty Sabandal Sponsors Mark Posthuma Ushers Christina Wagaman Workshops Mellanie Hunt + Susan Cowen Registration/Check-In Heather Wait + Gina Erickson Connection Store Julie Woge Swag Bags Adrienne Nakamura VIP Hospitality Bill Chaney FMI Support + Special Projects (Central Pacific District) Chris White Team Coordinator Elias Abdallah + David Wheeler FMI Support Gabe Barreiro Kids + Youth Program (North Pacific District) Jacqueline Milian Kids + Youth Team Coordinator Tom + Shirley Opitz (with Compassion First) Nursery Jessica Erdmanczyk + Canby Interns Preschool Laura Miller Kids Grant Brusco + Summit Team Students Collin Wrede Fun Zone/Games Lisa Nice Registration/Check-In, Team Support + Security

Event Sponsors

Special thanks and shout-out to our hundreds of Connection Team volunteers!

Customizable trips to fit your church.

BRONZE SPONSORS 1.

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Guardian Village Handicrafts

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Refinance

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